Students will travel in Germany and Austria exploring recreation professional practices while immersed in a different culture. They will develop analytical and critical thinking skills through extensive and intensive research and investigation into his/her selected topic of study. Participants will discover and learn to articulate current trends and issues in adult/youth recreation design and administration. Students will also compare similarities and differences between U.S. and European practices as well as participate in daily lectures and open discussions facilitated by either U.S. faculty or guest presenters.

Eligibility & Selection ProcessThis program is open to all Ohio University students at the undergraduate and graduate level. The minimum GPA for admission consideration is 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.5 for graduate students. Applicants will submit two letters of reference, a statement of purpose and meet with the program director for an interview. Knowledge of German is not a requirement.

If you plan to participate in an Ohio University-sponsored study abroad program and wish to request accommodation, you should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to schedule an appointment to complete an Education Abroad Disability Accommodation Request Form. We recommend you do this as early as possible to allow sufficient time to determine what accommodations may be made for this program.

Entry and exit requirements

U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States. If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.

Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country. Please review the entry and exit requirements for Germany. US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter the country for the length of this program. (Please note: If you plan to travel before or after the program, you may need a visa). You may need to show sufficient funds to support yourself while in-country.

Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program. Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.